Career Opening : Full - time Route Manager in Albany
Posted July 21, 2025
Albany, OR
Full Time
$65,000 - $85,000 per year
Role Summary
Key Information
- We are pleased to announce an opening for the position of Route Manager with Waste Management.
- The role is formally based at our Albany, OR office.
The Opportunity
- This role presents a significant opportunity to contribute to a key area of our business and advance your career.
What We Offer
- The anticipated compensation for this role is $65k-$85k/Year (approx. $36/Hour).
- A comprehensive benefits package is provided to all eligible employees.
Who You Are
- The ideal candidate will be a motivated professional with a strong aptitude for your professional skills and a commitment to excellence.
Role Focus
- A primary focus of this role will be leveraging your skills in your professional skills within the Waste Management, Logistics, Transportation, Management sector.
Why Join Waste Management?
- You will be joining a professional, results-oriented team that values collaboration and dedication.
Original Job Posting
Job Summary
The Route Manager at Waste Management (WM) is responsible for managing collection routes and overseeing driver and laborer performance across various lines of business. This role ensures that operational needs are met, safety standards are upheld, and customer service is maintained at high levels. The Route Manager plays a crucial role in organizing resources, monitoring productivity, and addressing any operational issues that arise during daily operations.
Responsibilities
- Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.
- Coordinates daily operational needs with the Maintenance team.
- Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards.
- Manages the end-of-day check-in process, capturing and communicating key service, safety, and equipment issues.
- Monitors driver and laborer time and attendance, minimizing overtime.
- Sets and monitors productivity, service, and safety targets for each route and driver.
- Ensures compliance with physicals, drug or alcohol tests, and training required by regulatory agencies.
- Conducts Root Cause Investigations for all injuries and incidents.
- Visits customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues.
- Establishes and maintains a clean, safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Insurance: Disability and Life insurance.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Paid Training: We provide paid training and development opportunities.
- Paid Time Off: Includes Paid Holidays and vacation time.